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Career Opportunity:
Communications and Media Assistant
The post is to be based in Yangon and opened to Myanmar Nationals and advertised nationwide.
Oxfam is a leading International NGO with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 70 years of experience.
It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. With enough wealth in this world to go around it’s unjustifiable. It’s not
just their problem. It’s ours too. Our humanitarian, development and campaigning projects change lives around the
world, and with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. Thousands of people already commit their time
and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.
The role:
This is an exciting new post with responsibility for assisting on effective internal
and external communications, supporting the development and production of high quality communication materials,
using diverse communications tools to increase understanding of key development issues in Myanmar and
gathering stories and evidence to support and improve Oxfam’s work in Myanmar. The role will work as part of the
Policy and Communications team under Oxfam’s Communications and Media lead.
Level:
National, D2
Employment term:
2 years Fixed-term
Report to:
Communications and Media Officer
What we offer:
Respectful and empowered working environment,
Life insurance, Medical+ dental + optical benefits,
Competitive salary and Career advancement opportunities,
Generous leave entitlement
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support to programme learning
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Work closely with communications and media officer and programme quality team to develop effective and
exciting stories of how change happens, to improve programme quality and provide accountability to
supporters and donors
Support communications and media officer and programme leads with documentation of programmatic
learning for communications purposes
Support communications and media officer to maintain a story, photographic and physical library
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Internal Communications
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Work with communications and media officer to produce and disseminate regular internal communications
materials including newsletters, stories and updates
Carry out regular media tracking and provide updates to staff
Assist with the design of high quality communication materials
Oversee translation of communications products
Support communications and media officer and global communications and media leads to deliver
communications and media related trainings
Support programme staff to document and disseminate programme events
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External Communications
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Assist communications and media officer to produce key communications products such as brochures,
maps, presentations, information, education and communications (IEC) materials, fact sheets and
programme support materials
Support the administration of Oxfam in Myanmar’s facebook page
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
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A university degree or relevant skills and experiences in communications, media and development
Demonstrated skills and experience in communications and media
An understanding of development, gender issues and rights-based approaches
Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and confidence in working with people from a range
of countries and cultures
Fluency in written Myanmar and English and good in spoken English
Ability to travel frequently and at short notice including to remote locations
Experience working for a development agency would be an asset
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Closing date:
2
February 2015, 5:00 PM
How to apply:
Please state applied position in email subject line and send to
Human Resources Department through [email protected]
(OR)
Oxfam office, Lanmadaw Plaza, Tower A- #02-01, #02-02, Tower B- #02-01,
Corner of Lanmadaw Street and Mahabandula Road, Latha Township 11131,
Yangon, Myanmar.
Phone: +95 (0)1 378794 to 96 and 379 936
Detail and complete job profile is available upon request.
We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Oxfam is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome and
encourage applications from women, minority and underrepresented groups.
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